What is the approximate cost for a GreenTech Design/Build franchise?

$48,000 (approximate minimum) depending on the size of your franchise

Does GreenTech offer financing?

Neither we, nor our affiliates currently offer, directly or indirectly.

How long is the franchise agreement? Can I renew it?

The Franchise Agreement is 10 years and you may renew your agreement upon signing of a new agreement.

Does GreenTech have exclusive territories?

Yes, you will receive an exclusive territory with your franchise agreement. Choose now while prime areas are still available.

How much is the initial franchisee fee and what do I get for it?

The initial fee is $27,000 for an exclusive area, custom webpage for your franchise housed on our national site, 5-day Franchise Training Program, Pre-Opening and Operations Manuals, Web Portal for franchisees to have access to help, on-going business news, and much more.

What licensing requirements does GreenTech Design/Build have?

Simple business license or sub-contractor/general contractor license depending on business
model chosen.

What support will I receive after my initial training is completed?

After your 5-day training program, you will have access to support through a telephone hotline
and website franchisee portal. We will continue to consult with you regarding green building
practices, application for energy incentives, new products, marketing and supplies. We will also
provide continuing education to any new manager of your franchise.

Follow these few easy steps to fulfill your dream of “green business” ownership.

1/ Review the information. We are excited to share with you information about becoming a “green entrepreneur”. We request that you review the Your Investment and FAQ page.

2/ Ask Questions of our Franchising Specialists. During this step, we will begin one-on-one dialogue with you to discuss our company and the opportunities we can provide you. You may call 435-640-5133 or complete the online form to have one of our representatives contact you.

3/ Application to GreenTech Design/Build. Once you are ready to begin, you will complete our Confidential Franchise Application Form and we will send you the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review.

4/ Finalize Your Goals. Once your application has been approved, it is time to conduct your ‘due diligence’. Our Franchising Specialists will review the FDD and answer any additional questions you have.

5/ Get Started. Once all your questions are answered and you are ready to proceed, GreenTech Design/Build will send you agreements to execute. Once these documents are approved, you will begin your training and become part of the GreenTech Design/Build family.

GreenTech Design/Build is searching for quality franchising candidates in all markets across the United States. Our franchisees will promote the GreenTech Design/Build philosophy and initiatives that will lead them to a successful business experience while having a positive impact on our environment.

With the National Association of Home Builders saying that the building of green homes is up over 50% since 2004 and other experts saying that “green industry” will be worth an estimated $4.5 trillion in annual revenue, this is one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy. A GreenTech Design/Build Franchisee can be a part of this growth with the following investments:

• Initial Franchise Fee – $27,000 minimum (depending on territory)
• Royalty Fee – 4%
• Initial Expenses (equipment, supplies, travel, vehicle signage, etc.) – $7,700
• Insurance – $2,250 (minimum)
• Additional working capital – $10,000 (minimum requirement)
• Business Licenses, Permits and other professional fees – $1,000 (minimum)

Total Estimated Initial Investment (including working capital):
$48,000 (approximate minimum)

• Green and holistic home design
• Alternative energy sales and installation
• Green building consultation
• GT inspections for increased building performance
• Sustainable and energy saving handyman services
• New residential and small commercial construction
• Innovative remodeling and additions
• Home and workplace upgrades and improvements
• HVAC, water treatment, and/or air purification sales and installation

“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” – Les Brown

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Bring an established network of market-leading industry professionals, quality service providers,
  and affiliate organizations such as the NAHB and Energy Star.
• Promote local and national advertising through brand name.
• Aggressively update new product availability and technical knowledge in an ever-changing
  industry
• Instill proven and eff ective systems developed over the last 25 years that will allow your franchise
  to flourish and succeed.
• Leverage your existing construction business by diversifying into green and sustainable markets.
• Provide continuous support along with initial 5 day hands-on, classroom and job-site training.

With “green building” growing exponentially, it is forecast that by 2030 more than 40 million Americans will be employed in “green” industries. Starting a GreenTech Design/Build Franchise will allow you to enter this construction revolution faster and with a higher percentage of success than trying your own startup.

DESPITE STORMY ECONOMY, PARK CITY, UT-BASED GREEN CONSTRUCTION FIRM RIDES ENVIRONMENTAL WAVE TO RAPID EXPANSION

PARK CITY, UT (April 30, 2009)—Weathering the current economy is a tough proposition for any business, with many companies forced to lower forecasts, cut costs, layoff personnel and hunker down until the storms pass.  However, Park City, UT-based green construction firm GreenTech Design/Build is forecasting rapid expansion in 2009.

The overall economy may be stone cold, but the current political and social winds are heating up for businesses based on the growing “green” economy.  Recognizing this shift, GreenTech Design/Build recently completed the process of franchising its business and has announced that it is now offering franchise opportunities across the U.S.

“After starting GreenTech Design/Build, I was amazed at the lack of resources available in the way of franchising businesses for green building as well as general construction,” said GreenTech Design/Build principal Thad Peterson.  “By combining sustainability and innovative construction into a systematic and easy-to-follow franchising model, others can now enjoy the same success and fulfillment that we have realized over the years in building green.”

On the cutting edge of green building techniques and products, GreenTech Design/Build is a construction management firm that focuses on optimizing instead of maximizing resources with the use of dynamic design and technologically advanced building practices.  The GreenTech model works to optimize and perfect the entire building process, from site selection, to design, to materials used, to construction practices.  Aside from construction, the firm also provides architectural and design consultation, as well as green products and services via its website, www.greentechdesignbuild.com.

Working with The Franchise Maker, a San Diego, CA-based company that takes businesses to the next level by helping them realize franchise wealth, GreenTech Design/Build completed all the necessary steps to franchise its business model.

“Being overwhelmed by the whole franchising process, The Franchise Maker was instrumental in keeping me motivated and focused on bringing us successfully to this end goal of offering a viable franchise system,” commented Peterson.

“GreenTech Design Build is the first business of its kind to franchise a green construction consulting business,” stated Dave Waldman.  “The GreenTech system is impressive because it is a combination of green building techniques coupled with energy efficient products that takes advantage of our culture, making this a simple turn-key business for the right entrepreneur.”

The franchising of GreenTech Design/Build provides a perfect opportunity for others across the country within the construction field or those who wish to enter the field as a construction consultant.  While construction and contracting businesses across the U.S. are sinking due to the drop in the housing market, Thad Peterson sees opportunity.

“Construction companies that are still in business are seeking ways to differentiate themselves and find new areas of income.  Franchising with a green design/build firm like ours is an excellent way to do just that.”

About GreenTech Design/Build

GreenTech Design/Build, a green constructions firm, utilizes an innovative approach to “green” building.  While being sensitive to environmental and budget impacts, GreenTech’s construction management system focuses on optimizing instead of maximizing resources with the use of dynamic design and technologically advanced building practices.  The GreenTech model works to optimize and perfect the entire building process, from site selection, to design, to materials used, to construction practices.  Aside from construction, the firm also provides architectural and design consultation, as well as green products and services via its website, www.greentechdesignbuild.com.

For more information about GreenTech Design/Build or to schedule an interview, please contact Thad Peterson at 435-640-5133.

Think Green. Build Right. Renovate Smart.

Never before has the desire and need to “Go Green” been such a widely accepted idea among this planet’s population. Even though it is a global issue, everyone of us in our piece of paradise can make a difference in the movement for a healthier environment. You can make that difference in your community and beyond with a GreenTech Design/Build franchise. Our franchising system is backed by one of the largest networks of energy conscious individuals who are interested in making a difference in our communities, our environment, and our economy through “green living”. Only as a GreenTech Design/Build Franchisee will you have the opportunity to be a part of that network and to have a positive impact that will benefit this planet’s future.

Our Franchising Mission

Our mission at GreenTech Design/Build is to give you the tools, knowledge, and technology to construct a successful and profitable business by helping others build and improve their built environments for a brighter, more sustainable future.

GreenTech Design/Build… Bettering our built world one franchise at a time.

Sustainable building and design principles of GreenTech are not just for residential properties alone. “Going green” – used in commercial design, construction, and property maintenance – can work in business and public spaces at an even broader approach and far reaching scale in its technology than typical home front applications. This is evident especially here in Salt Lake City where Governor Huntsman (www.greenexplosion.net) is following President Obamma’s lead, incentivizing commercial and municipality “green building” efforts at even larger dollar amounts than residential incentives. GreenTech’s commercial consulting services can help contractors and owners navigate swiftly through the red tape associated with these programs and then make effective recommendations for those monies in both new and remodeling applications.

Green commercial construction is the talk of the town these days with major corporations such as Toyota, Goldman Sachs, Hearst Corp., and BP building and moving into environmentally responsible buildings. This push toward green isn’t just in major markets with big-name developers certifying projects but also in smaller markets, on a lesser scale and tighter budget for the same environmental and sustainable reasons. With GT Commercial Design/Build’s help, our green design elements will boost the bottom line as well as promote human health and workspace morale. These benefits will continue to manifest themselves as tenants start to fully appreciate both monetary and environmental advantages. A study by Capital E Analytics in 2007 showed productivity benefits to be as much as 10 times the energy savings from green efforts in the form of reduced absenteeism, fewer headaches at work, greater retail sales and easier re-configuration of space resulting in less downtime and lower costs.

GreenTech Commercial Benefits

Solar Awnings

Workplace Greening

Increased:

• Energy savings
• Indoor air quality
• Occupant comfort
• Workspace flexibility
• Natural lighting
• Profitability
• Employee productivity
• Public perception

Reduced:

• Carbon footprint
• Operating expenses
• Employee turnover
• Building maintenance

Home to the greenest building in the State of Utah, the Swaner Eco Center, and with the recent surge in green municipality projects, Park City is at the forefront of green and sustainable building. Likewise, the Park City Home Builders Association lead the way in starting the first Build Green Utah program for green home building, of which Thad Peterson (founder of GreenTech Design/Build) was Co-Chair for its first two years. Thad has also designed and built 4 homes entered into the Park City Showcase of Homes, one being the first remodeled entry, all of them being carefully integrated on spectacular sites. Surrounded by such beautiful landscapes and plentiful resources in snow capped mountains, life giving streams and protected wet lands- Park City is truly a resort and recreation area to be enjoyed by all if managed wisely and not abused.

GreenTech Design/Build is proud of its thoughtful contribution to the built environments of this cherished area being strategic in the designing, building, and remodeling of mountain homes, tailored to the clients needs and desires. Thad has had the privilege of utilizing greentech principles in the complete design/build process of over 50 homes in the Park City area from site selection to design and construction. Whether a steep hillside lot with grade and access challenges or a densely wooded home site offering indigenous material options, green custom home design and building practices have provided appropriate solutions as follows.

As shown, the innovative use and integration of green design and building practices, coupled with appropriate technology, will result in an extraordinary home that outperforms conventionally built homes. Contracting with GreenTech Design/Build of PC you will be pleased with a full service team of creative designers, skilled artisans, and competent subcontractors from concept to finish. Take confidence in our ability to manage and execute the timely completion of your home on budget and to exceptional degrees of integrity, quality and precision.

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